instructables Mini Shelf Created User manual

Brand: instructables

Model: Mini Shelf Created

Type: User manual

The instructables Mini Shelf Created is a versatile and customizable 3D printable shelf designed to display tiny treasures. With a Tinkercad account, a 3D printer, and PLA filament, you can create a unique shelf in various sizes and colors. The shelf features a back wall, side walls, shelves, a top shelf, and decorative swirls on the walls. It's easy to assemble by grouping the design and printing it on its back to minimize support usage. Sanding and painting add a polished touch, making it a perfect display for your miniature collection.

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Mini Shelf (created With Tinkercad)

by AlfyreHawk

Have you ever wanted to display tiny treasures on a shelf, but couldn't nd a shelf small enough? In this Instructable, you

can learn how to make a printable custom mini shelf with Tinkercad.

Supplies:

A Tinkercad account

A 3D printer

(I use the MakerBot Replicator)

PLA lament

Acrylic paint

Sandpaper

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Step 1: Back Wall

(*Note: The imperial system is used for all dimensions.)

Select the box (or cube) shape from the

Basics Shapes

category, and make it 1/8 inches tall, 4 inches wide, and 5 inches

long.

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Step 2: Side Walls

Next, take another cube, make it 2 inches tall, 1/8 inches wide, and 4.25 inches long, and place it within the edge of the

back wall. Then, duplicate it by pressing Ctrl + D, and put the copy on the other side of the back wall.

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Step 3: Shelves

(Here the shelves are equally spaced, but can be adjusted to your preference.)

Select another cube, make it 2 inches tall, 4 inches wide, and 1/8 inches long, and place it at the top of the side walls.

Next, duplicate it (Ctrl + D), and move it 1.625 inches below the rst shelf. While keeping the new shelf selected, duplicate

it, and the third shelf will appear below it.

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Step 4: Top Shelf

Select the wedge shape from

Basic Shapes

, make it 1.875 inches tall, 1/8 inches wide, and 3/4 inches long, place it on top

of the back wall, and against the top of the rst shelf. Duplicate it, and put the new wedge on the opposite edge.

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Step 5: Decorate the Walls

Step 6: Grouping the Shelf

Decorate the walls with the scribble tool from

Basic Shapes

to create swirls.

Once you've nished decorating the walls, group the entire shelf together by dragging the cursor across the design and

pressing Ctrl + G.

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Step 7: Print Time

Now the shelf is all ready to be printed! Make sure to print it on its back to minimize the amount of supports used in the

printing process. With this size, it took about 6.5 hours to print.

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Step 8: Sanding the Shelf

Step 9: Paint It

Step 10: Finished Shelf

For a more polished look and easier painting job, I used sandpaper to smooth out the rough surfaces.

Finally, it is time to paint! You can use any color you prefer. I've found that acrylic paint works best.

Now you can display your tiny treasures for your family and friends. Enjoy!

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instructables Mini Shelf Created User manual

instructables Mini Shelf Created User manual

instructables Mini Shelf Created User manual

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